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5G mid-band spectrum winners receive their FCC licenses
Key midband spectrum for 5G deployment was officially licensed out by the FCC to the winners of last year’s Auction 110.
Private 5G: The 4 things that determine if you need it
Private 5G is a major step, so consider what devices need it, whether they move around and require privacy, and whether Wi-Fi you already have meets the need.
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Private 5G: Its use in enterprises faces challenges
The availability of services from AWS, Cisco and HPE is propelling private 5G forward, but enterprises still have to contend with the technology's costs, device limitations, and competition from established alternatives such as Wi-Fi...
5G, automotive to drive semiconductor revenue through 2022
A new Gartner report foresees sharp growth in semiconductor revenue during the year, slackening during 2023 as supply and demand start to balance out.
Duke University to test private LTE/5G network using CBRS spectrum
Pilot program launched by Cisco, DISH Wireless, Duke and Internet2 aims to demonstrate the practicality of low-cost, shared wireless spectrum using CBRS.
Arista bundles edge networking gear for small enterprises
Arista’s Cognitive Unified Edge service is a turnkey package of Arista network and security gear all controlled via a single dashboard.
5G smartphones sales top 4G, but don't expect network deployment to speed up
5G-capable smartphones have surpassed 4G/LTE for the first time globally, according to a Counterpoint report, but experts say the impetus for faster 5G network deployment will come from elsewhere.
How 5G speeds compare across the globe—and why they differ
A mix of factors influences how well your 5G phone can take advantage of 5G networks, with South Korea, Sweden, UAE, Norway, and Qatar topping the 5G performance rankings.
Marvell's newest Arm processor integrates 5G hardware accelerators
Marvell announced a new Arm-based smartNIC, and Dell will be the first to use it.
COVID, slow endpoint deployment could put the brakes on private 5G growth
Hiccups in the growth of industrial IoT endpoints and the lingering effects of the pandemic will undercut the rapid growth of private cellular deployments in the enterprise, according to an IDC analysis.
What is beamforming and how does it make wireless better?
Beamforming uses the science of electromagnetic interference to make Wi-Fi and 5G connections more precise.
What’s next for Ethernet?
Higher, more cost-efficient speeds and getting better integration between IT and operational technology environments are two of the hottest areas of networking development in the Ethernet world.
What is MU-MIMO, and why is it essential for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E?
Multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output technology supports concurrent users accessing Wi-Fi 6 and 6E networks in both uplink and downlink scenarios
5G connections to hit 1 billion this year, and will double by 2025
5G uptake proceeding faster than prior-generation mobile technology, the GSMA says, but most connections are for lower-band spectrum that does not support the most advanced capabilities.
Cisco details delivery of its private 5G services
Cisco offers subscription-based private 5G managed service that would feature its own products integrated through third parties and managed through a single portal..
FCC announces new 5G spectrum auction in 2.5GHz band
The July auction will represent the sale of 200MHz of highly valuable midband 5G spectrum.
MWC: Microsoft expands 5G, edge-network offerings through Azure
Microsoft is expanding its telecom offerings with a host of new services designed to address carrier infrastructure for edge computing and 5G, including private enterprise networks.
